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Oct 4, 2011

Blogging: The Prequel {Part 1}

As I was walking through my house the other day, I was noticing projects I worked on and completed before this blog ever was. I thought it might be fun to do a little series of posts that show some of the things I made for my home before I blogged.

Today's post will be all about autumn touches I added to my home over the last few years. Since I made these all before starting to blog, there are no step-by-step pictures, no tutorial...but let's get real, the projects just aren't that hard!

Last fall I sewed up this autumn inspired wall hanging. I sewed together squares of fabric, then appliqued hand cut leaves on top. This hangs in the doorway leading into our living area, and I just love it, it's so warm and welcoming.

There are fabric pumpkins floating all over the blog world. When I saw these ones though, I knew I wanted to try them for myself. I followed the simple tutorial from Thompson Family Blog

There's an odd spot above my kitchen window that cries out for some kind of seasonal decor. So last year I put together this fall swag. It's simple and bright, and adds the perfect splash of fall color to my kitchen.

And lastly, I painted these "give thanks" blocks to fill in an autumn spread. Their distressed faces add just the right touch of charm to my piano display. I think I might paint something else on the other side of the blocks, so I can use 'em twice and only have to store 'em once! Now I just have to think of something suitable with 10 letters.